Ukraine’s military chief says Russia’s 2025 offensives have failed, and it’s becoming increasingly clear that the initial predictions of a swift victory for Russia have dramatically missed the mark. The “three-day special military operation” has stretched into years of grueling conflict, with the front lines barely budging despite Russia’s continued efforts. This has led to a stark realization: the ambitious plans for 2025, often referred to as “Project 2025,” have simply not yielded the desired results. The scale of the failure is so profound that some analyses suggest it would take Russia centuries, and an unimaginable number of casualties, to achieve their objectives at the current rate of progress.… Continue reading
Russian soldiers attempting to infiltrate Ukrainian positions near Kursk by using a gas pipeline as cover, as reported by online bloggers, presents a fascinating and ultimately tragic case study in military miscalculation. The initial reports painted a picture of cunning Russian tactics, suggesting a daring and unconventional approach to bypassing Ukrainian defenses. The image conjured up was one of soldiers silently maneuvering through the pipeline network, emerging unexpectedly to strike at vulnerable targets.
However, the reality, as depicted in subsequent comments, seems far grimmer and less strategic. It appears the initial reports significantly oversimplified the event, focusing solely on the initial, albeit ill-conceived, plan.… Continue reading
Recent Russian attempts to cross the Oskil River near Kupyansk were unsuccessful, thwarted by Ukrainian forces and adverse weather conditions. Ukrainian defenses repelled attacks near several villages, including Petropavlivka, Pishchane, and Zahryzove. The warming temperatures and weakening ice forced Russia to utilize makeshift platforms for equipment transport, hindering their crossing efforts. These failed attempts follow previous unsuccessful Russian offensives in the Kupyansk sector.
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Matt Underwood 
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